After displays of​ great courage and bravery during World War I,​ dogs have seen a​ different light. They were thrust into the​ limelight unknowingly. Since then,​ dogs have been called to​ as​ all time heroes – recognized,​ rescued,​ trained and cared for by man. All kinds of​ award were given to​ dogs to​ celebrate their heroism and saving prowess such as​ the​ “Dog Hero of​ the​ Year Award.”

These canine heroes come from all breeds,​ backgrounds and locations. Take note,​ they are not pedigreed. These dog heroes are not at​ all dominated by big dogs,​ though they are often used for the​ purpose of​ national security. Their breeds vary from the​ famous German Shepherd,​ Saint Bernard and Collies (remember Lassie?) to​ Poodle,​ Labrador,​ American Pit Bull Terrier,​ Chesapeake Bay Retriever,​ Cocker Spaniel,​ Doberman,​ Pinscher,​ English Springer Spaniel,​ Golden Retriever,​ Great Dane,​ Newfoundland,​ Rottweiler,​ Shetland,​ Sheepdog,​ Terrier and Weimaraner.